Virginia added 203 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent influx of new professionals signals ongoing demand for behavioral health services and Virginia's active role in the national workforce landscape.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, the data shows 18 providers with BCBA credentials and 57 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these credential categories can overlap, as 3 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common indicator of career progression from technician to supervisor. The approximate 3-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a relatively healthy supervision capacity, which is vital for maintaining quality care and expanding service access in the state.

Provider Demographics

Of the 162 individual providers, 138 (85%) are female, 18 (11%) are male, and 6 (4%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution is consistent with broader trends observed in the behavioral health workforce. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's registry update, indicating a diverse range of smaller practices and individual practitioners contributing to the state's growth.

This latest data suggests a steady expansion of Virginia's behavioral health workforce, particularly in direct service roles, which is crucial for improving access to care across the state.